If you are considering getting budgies, or a small parrot such as a cockatiel, please consider a rescue or sanctuary near you that will adopt out. They are filled to capacity with birds that have lost their homes due to no fault of their own, such as their owner's serious illness or economic reasons such as foreclosure.

Many rescues will work with you to find the perfect match in regards to noise level, temperament, and personality.

We have 2 rescued birds here (a macaw and moustached parakeet), and they are wonderful birds!